TWELVE QUALITIES OF superstars...

1. Ambition. Superstars, first and foremost, are driven to succeed. They are keen and articulate and inspire confidence.

2. Assertiveness. Superstars have assertiveness without being overbearing. They are self-assured without being aggressive.

3. Attitude. Superstars see the best in situations and in people. They see obstacles as things to overcome, not a source of fear and paralysis.

4. Solid work ethic. Superstars know the value of sacrifice and are self-motivated, hard-working, and reliable.

5. Shared values. Superstars live around a core set of values that generally reflect ethics and integrity in their work.

6. Diverse outlook. Superstars do not view the world solely from their own perspectives. They try to see problems and the solutions to those problems from the perspectives of others. They have taken the time to learn about other cultures, traditions, and points of view.

7. Extremely valuable. Superstars are extremely valuable to an organization. Organizations cannot succeed without them. They add passion and unwavering support to the vision of the organization.

8. Generosity. Some superstars give financially but most importantly, they give their time and talent.

9. Integrity. Superstars know right from wrong and choose to do the right thing. It is an essential quality.

10. Leadership. Superstars are leaders in society. The greater a candidate’s leadership ability, the greater the positive impact he will have in an organization.

11. Research. Superstars have a goal in mind and have done their homework to get there.

12. Shortage. Superstars are rare!